Windows Defender 0x800106ba

josh22 · External Since: Mar 28, 2009 Posts: 1

Thanks djtito,

Followed your instructions and it help me resolve the problem except i
had to double click Window Defender and than able to click from manual
to automatic. Thanks as i wouldn't have been able to locate WD on
programmes as it would keep coming up with the message.

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theNatural · External Since: Mar 31, 2009 Posts: 1

Thanks, I had this same problem and was able to resolve it using this
thread. One thing I'd like to clear up for anyone reading this is the
way you set the Windows Defender to Automatic. You need to right-click
on the service, select 'Properties' and change it from the properties
window. You should be all set.

I am convinced the Windows Defender problem is a conflict between
Defender and McAfee. Hopefully, they will get their heads together and
fix this asap.

After I got this problem the first time. I had renewed my McAfee
subscription, and I suspected there was a conflict them but I decided to
restore my computer to it's factory condition. Everything worked fine
just like I just got the computer. I then updated my McAfee subscription
again and BAM the same problem occurred making me realize I had not
solved the problem and lost some personal files because of the restore.

Anyway, I believe the problem has been resolved after reading this.

Thanks again

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the-tine · External Since: Apr 08, 2009 Posts: 1

djtito;4319639 Wrote:
> hi sven i had the same problem as you.i've managed to solve it after
> hours searching for the solution and HERE IS YOURS!!!
> go to "start>control panel>administrative tools>services" scroll down
> and locate Windows Defender,click once on it and then click start on the
> left pane that looks like a 'Hyperlinked' start underlined and in blue.
> once you have done that you can go back to start>all programs>Windows
> Defender,open it (i wasn't able to even do this as this error code kept
> popping up) and untick all the boxes.don't panic your Mcafee will
> protect you from everithing that W.D. is supposed to.
> and that should be the end of your problem!!!
>
> Followed your instructions and it help me resolve the problem except i
> had to double click Window Defender and than able to click from manual
> to automatic. Thanks as i wouldn't have been able to locate WD on
> programmes as it would keep coming up with the message.

Djtito and Sven, I owe you one. This error message was driving me
crazy.

Oh, and one -tiny- thing- after completing the steps in "Services,
"start Defender, click Tools (the little wrench thingy), then Options.
From here, you can uncheck everything - just remember to scroll all the
way down to the bottom of the page before clicking "Save." A warning
will pop up, saying your computer will be unprotected and your grass
will die. Just ignore it and click "Close."

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ron felder · External Since: Mar 22, 2009 Posts: 3

"Sven Pran" <no.direct.DeleteThis@mail.please> wrote in message
news:9BB79C5E-661A-47A0-AA93-666D32B4962C@microsoft.com...
> My daughter suddenly experiences: Windows Defender: "Error Code 0x800106ba
> Application failed to initialize"
>
> This is a fairly new machine (running Vista Home Premium) and it was
> delivered with McAfee virus protection installed. The initial McAfee
> license is about to expire so she renewed that license for a permanent
> licence today. There may of course be a connection here, but I fail to see
> what that connection could be.
>
> She was guided to http://support.microsoft.com/kb/931849 which suggests to
> initially remove (uninstall) Windows Defender and then reinstall it. The
> only problem with this is that Windows Defender is not included in the
> list of installed programs that can be uninstalled, and when she tries to
> "reinstall" it Windows Defender is reported as already present on the
> system.
>
> I checked on my own system where Windows Defender is running without any
> problem, and the same applies here: Windows Defender is not listed among
> installed programs.
>
> I shall be most grateful for comments and/or suggestions that can aid our
> troubleshooting.
>
> regards Sven

below is the answer to your question. I spent all morning figuring out the
problem and learned of the below message. I rolled back the configuration to
fix and remove the error message. as of now defender is turned off.

http://service.mcafee.com/faqdocument.aspx?id=TS100610

Ron

howster · External Since: Apr 12, 2009 Posts: 1

Christine many many thanks for helping in getting that annoying
error off the screen when starting up. Visited microsoft support a few
times and not even a hint from them re how to fix the problem. So much
for the experts.

Looking at other comments there is no doubt that Mcafee has a conflict
with windows defender as it removed it when I installed it but left the
annoying error message behind.

I did like to have windows defender activated but hopefully the matter
will be resolved in the near future.

Thanks again

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mabel · External Since: Apr 12, 2009 Posts: 1

This method worked for me! Thank you!

"Christine Williams" wrote:

>
> Click Start
> In Search - services
> Click on Services in the list
> You will now have a list of services on the pc
> Scroll to Windows Defender and it will say Manual
> Change it to Automatic and Start it then
> Reboot and the message is gone from both of my computers.....
>
>
>
> "Christine Williams" <candt26.RemoveThis@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
> news:07621BFE-04D9-4A41-A6B5-0AB8ADEAC13B@microsoft.com...
> > Ok, this article on how to turn off Windows Defender is not going to help
> > someone getting this error because you have to go into Windows Defender
> > according to the article to turn it off. If you are receiving this
> > error, then you cannot open Windows Defender.
> >
> > Need another plan....
> >
> > Thank you
> > Christine
> >
> >
> > "MowGreen [MVP]" <mowgreen.RemoveThis@nowandzen.com> wrote in message
> > news:OFkeFPfnJHA.1492@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> >> You're mowst welcome, Sven. If whatever Version of "the" McAfee contains
> >> an antispyware component, [the Versions installed by OEMs usually are
> >> suites that do include this ] then Windows Defender should have been
> >> disabled when McAfee was installed.
> >> IF that is the situation, then you can turn WD off manually:
> >> http://www.vista4beginners.com/How-to-disable-Windows-Defender
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> MowGreen [MVP 2003-2009]
> >> ===============
> >> *-343-* FDNY
> >> Never Forgotten
> >> ===============
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Sven Pran wrote:
> >>
> >>> Thanks for this information, I shall check exactly what features are
> >>> included in McAfee on my daughter's computer.
> >>> (I know that it has antivirus protection and a firewall.)
> >>>
> >>> Now the interesting question: Is this "error" message something my
> >>> daughter has to live with or can it be disabled in any way (if McAfee
> >>> includes the appropriate protection)?
> >>>
> >>> regards Sven
> >>>
> >>> "MowGreen [MVP]" <mowgreen.RemoveThis@nowandzen.com> wrote in message
> >>> news:uhWhcpRnJHA.5412@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> >>>
> >>>> IF the McAfee 'thing' has it's own spyware component then Defender is
> >>>> Disabled. Thus, the error message.
> >>>>
> >>>> QED: What is the McAfee product installed ?
> >>>> Check it's User Guide to see if there is a spyware component included.
> >>>>
> >>>> MowGreen [MVP 2003-2009]
> >>>> ===============
> >>>> *-343-* FDNY
> >>>> Never Forgotten
> >>>> ===============
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> Sven Pran wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>>> Thanks for your comment, but did you read my OP? KB 931849 is the very
> >>>>> article we tried without success to apply!
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Sven
> >>>>>
> >>>>> "Peter Foldes" <okf122.RemoveThis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> >>>>> news:uEGegUQnJHA.4652@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> >>>>>
> >>>>>> Sven
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Here is your problem and resolution included
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/931849
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> --
> >>>>>> Peter
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Please Reply to Newsgroup for the benefit of others
> >>>>>> Requests for assistance by email can not and will not be
> >>>>>> acknowledged.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> "Sven Pran" <no.direct.RemoveThis@mail.please> wrote in message
> >>>>>> news:9BB79C5E-661A-47A0-AA93-666D32B4962C@microsoft.com...
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>> My daughter suddenly experiences: Windows Defender: "Error Code
> >>>>>>> 0x800106ba Application failed to initialize"
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> This is a fairly new machine (running Vista Home Premium) and it was
> >>>>>>> delivered with McAfee virus protection installed. The initial McAfee
> >>>>>>> license is about to expire so she renewed that license for a
> >>>>>>> permanent licence today. There may of course be a connection here,
> >>>>>>> but I fail to see what that connection could be.
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> She was guided to http://support.microsoft.com/kb/931849 which
> >>>>>>> suggests to initially remove (uninstall) Windows Defender and then
> >>>>>>> reinstall it. The only problem with this is that Windows Defender is
> >>>>>>> not included in the list of installed programs that can be
> >>>>>>> uninstalled, and when she tries to "reinstall" it Windows Defender
> >>>>>>> is reported as already present on the system.
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> I checked on my own system where Windows Defender is running without
> >>>>>>> any problem, and the same applies here: Windows Defender is not
> >>>>>>> listed among installed programs.
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> I shall be most grateful for comments and/or suggestions that can
> >>>>>>> aid our troubleshooting.
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> regards Sven
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>
> >
>

neednonerd · External Since: Apr 26, 2009 Posts: 5

I google the error and all it says is to download the regcure program
for free, I downloaded it but after the scan a window comes up saying
"you need to purchase the full version in order to fix your
problem".:rolleyes:
I did try it, but you have to pay for it and I believe that this is a
Windows Vista Problem that should be fix by Microsoft. Mad

However I fixed it myself and want you to try the following steps "do
it yourself without paying for it". Very Happy

1-Go to control Panel and click on Administrative tools.
2-Click on services and a new windows will appear.
3-Look up for windows defender and right click on it, click on
properties and select automatic, it should be on manual, change it to
automatic and click apply then o.k. and will take you back to the
services windows.
4-Windows Defender should be highlighted and on the left hand side of
the services windows, should be 2 links, click restart.
5-Close all windows and open Windows Defender, it should work without a
problem and your popup window at start up will not be display any
longer.
Hope this helps you. :party:

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neednonerd · External Since: Apr 26, 2009 Posts: 5

tried the regcure, but you have to pay for it and I believe that this is
a Windows Vista Problem that should be fix by Microsoft. However, try
the following steps and do it yourself without paying for it.
1 Go to control Panel and click on Administrative tools.
2 Click on services and a new windows will appear.
3 Look up for windows defender and right click on it, click on
properties and select automatic, it should be on manual, change it to
automatic and click apply then o.k. and will take you back to the
services windows.
4 Windows Defender should be highlighted and on the left hand side of
the services windows, should be 2 links, click restart.
5 Close all windows and open Windows Defender, it should work without a
problem and your popup window at start up will not be display any
longer. Hope this helps you.

Sven Pran;983329 Wrote:
> My daughter suddenly experiences: Windows Defender: "Error Code
> 0x800106ba
> Application failed to initialize"
>
> This is a fairly new machine (running Vista Home Premium) and it was
> delivered with McAfee virus protection installed. The initial McAfee
> license
> is about to expire so she renewed that license for a permanent licence
> today. There may of course be a connection here, but I fail to see what
> that
> connection could be.
>
> She was guided to 'Error message when you run Windows Defender:
> "Error Code 0x800106ba"'
> (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/931849) which suggests to
> initially remove (uninstall) Windows Defender and then reinstall it.
> The
> only problem with this is that Windows Defender is not included in the
> list
> of installed programs that can be uninstalled, and when she tries to
> "reinstall" it Windows Defender is reported as already present on the
> system.
>
> I checked on my own system where Windows Defender is running without
> any
> problem, and the same applies here: Windows Defender is not listed
> among
> installed programs.
>
> I shall be most grateful for comments and/or suggestions that can aid
> our
> troubleshooting.
>
> regards Sven

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neednonerd

neednonerd · External Since: Apr 26, 2009 Posts: 5

tried the regcure, but you have to pay for it and I believe that this is
a Windows Vista Problem that should be fix by Microsoft. However, try
the following steps and do it yourself without paying for it.
1 Go to control Panel and click on Administrative tools.
2 Click on services and a new windows will appear.
3 Look up for windows defender and right click on it, click on
properties and select automatic, it should be on manual, change it to
automatic and click apply then o.k. and will take you back to the
services windows.
4 Windows Defender should be highlighted and on the left hand side of
the services windows, should be 2 links, click restart.
5 Close all windows and open Windows Defender, it should work without a
problem and your popup window at start up will not be display any
longer. Hope this helps you.

Sven Pran;983329 Wrote:
> My daughter suddenly experiences: Windows Defender: "Error Code
> 0x800106ba
> Application failed to initialize"
>
> This is a fairly new machine (running Vista Home Premium) and it was
> delivered with McAfee virus protection installed. The initial McAfee
> license
> is about to expire so she renewed that license for a permanent licence
> today. There may of course be a connection here, but I fail to see what
> that
> connection could be.
>
> She was guided to 'Error message when you run Windows Defender:
> "Error Code 0x800106ba"'
> (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/931849) which suggests to
> initially remove (uninstall) Windows Defender and then reinstall it.
> The
> only problem with this is that Windows Defender is not included in the
> list
> of installed programs that can be uninstalled, and when she tries to
> "reinstall" it Windows Defender is reported as already present on the
> system.
>
> I checked on my own system where Windows Defender is running without
> any
> problem, and the same applies here: Windows Defender is not listed
> among
> installed programs.
>
> I shall be most grateful for comments and/or suggestions that can aid
> our
> troubleshooting.
>
> regards Sven

--
neednonerd

bishwanaren · External Since: May 10, 2009 Posts: 2

Hey guys,

Please just re-enable the Windows defender service in the
services.msc.

That's it

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bishwanaren

neednonerd · External Since: Apr 26, 2009 Posts: 5

Thanks for the advice, that is what I am telling everybody to do but
many people does not know how to re-enable windows defender and I am
telling how to do it.

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neednonerd

JLKin USA · External Since: May 14, 2009 Posts: 1

I had the same problem with Vista and when I re-newed McAfee, this error
msg aprd upon start-up: 0x800106ba. This solved the issue for me:
Start -> Accessories-> Run-> type in: services.msc -> find and select
Windows Defender on the list -> click on Start service at the top of the
column in the lefthand side.
I had to do this two days in a row, then I didn't have the error msg
anymore and Defender was running. Hope this works for you.

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JLKin USA

Changer · External Since: Aug 05, 2009 Posts: 2

"Sven Pran" wrote:

> My daughter suddenly experiences: Windows Defender: "Error Code 0x800106ba
> Application failed to initialize"
>
> This is a fairly new machine (running Vista Home Premium) and it was
> delivered with McAfee virus protection installed. The initial McAfee license
> is about to expire so she renewed that license for a permanent licence
> today. There may of course be a connection here, but I fail to see what that
> connection could be.
>
> She was guided to http://support.microsoft.com/kb/931849 which suggests to
> initially remove (uninstall) Windows Defender and then reinstall it. The
> only problem with this is that Windows Defender is not included in the list
> of installed programs that can be uninstalled, and when she tries to
> "reinstall" it Windows Defender is reported as already present on the
> system.
>
> I checked on my own system where Windows Defender is running without any
> problem, and the same applies here: Windows Defender is not listed among
> installed programs.
>
> I shall be most grateful for comments and/or suggestions that can aid our
> troubleshooting.
>
> regards Sven
>

Changer · External Since: Aug 05, 2009 Posts: 2

I am writing this 2 hours later. The messages below were so inaccurate It is
no wonder I am confused. It is my understanding that under the guarantee I
get help with everything except forcibly breaking this nice computer. First,
I never said about 90% of what construed to be my conversation. Neither was
my daughter's correct. I bought this Toshiba a few days ago and began
installing and registering everything with little difficulty. I removed the
Norton programs and purchased and installed McAfee Security. Everywhere in
the security stuff I was asked I registered myself and all the requested
numbers. When I began to open to use internet the message window came up
saying "Windows Defender, 0x800106ba application failed to initialize. The
problem caused this service to stop..." It said to restart the computer or
manually install the program. I have nbeen using the computer without
following this instruction because i was able to x out the window and simply
do what I wanted without it. However, Windows Defender appears to not be
working. It was my understanding that it is already part of this computer. I
was unable to understand either one of the two peopke I called on this and am
still at a loss. Refer to Case number 1-1291508848 for the last
unsatisfactory call. Thanks for any help you can provide. 916 320-7745 cell.
or lightwalker9.DeleteThis@yahoo.com

"Rojo Habe" wrote:

> Windows Defender doesn't appear in the list if you have Vista because it is
> part of the operating system. That KB article fails to mention which OS it
> pertains to but you can't reinstall Defender that way in Vista. Try using
> System Restore to return the system to a point before it started happening.
> The following article describes how to do this:
>
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/935511/en-us
>
> I note the only other option it gives is to reinstall Windows. You can do
> this by running the Setup disc from within Windows and "upgrading" it over
> itself.
>
>
> "Sven Pran" <no.direct.DeleteThis@mail.please> wrote in message
> news:9BB79C5E-661A-47A0-AA93-666D32B4962C@microsoft.com...
> > My daughter suddenly experiences: Windows Defender: "Error Code 0x800106ba
> > Application failed to initialize"
> >
> > This is a fairly new machine (running Vista Home Premium) and it was
> > delivered with McAfee virus protection installed. The initial McAfee
> > license is about to expire so she renewed that license for a permanent
> > licence today. There may of course be a connection here, but I fail to see
> > what that connection could be.
> >
> > She was guided to http://support.microsoft.com/kb/931849 which suggests to
> > initially remove (uninstall) Windows Defender and then reinstall it. The
> > only problem with this is that Windows Defender is not included in the
> > list of installed programs that can be uninstalled, and when she tries to
> > "reinstall" it Windows Defender is reported as already present on the
> > system.
> >
> > I checked on my own system where Windows Defender is running without any
> > problem, and the same applies here: Windows Defender is not listed among
> > installed programs.
> >
> > I shall be most grateful for comments and/or suggestions that can aid our
> > troubleshooting.
> >
> > regards Sven
>

Thomas Cooper · External Since: Aug 05, 2009 Posts: 1

Hubby posted on 8/4/2009 in vista security-go to start-All
Programs-Administrative tools-services(you'll get user account control ,
click ok)-scroll to windows defender-right click to highlight -on the drop
down menu click properties-under start up type change to automatic and
reboot. McAfee and Windows Defender should work together.

"Changer" <Changer.RemoveThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:465DC7A3-8D44-4F91-9EC8-DA76712D3AEE@microsoft.com...
> I am writing this 2 hours later. The messages below were so inaccurate It
> is
> no wonder I am confused. It is my understanding that under the guarantee I
> get help with everything except forcibly breaking this nice computer.
> First,
> I never said about 90% of what construed to be my conversation. Neither
> was
> my daughter's correct. I bought this Toshiba a few days ago and began
> installing and registering everything with little difficulty. I removed
> the
> Norton programs and purchased and installed McAfee Security. Everywhere
> in
> the security stuff I was asked I registered myself and all the requested
> numbers. When I began to open to use internet the message window came up
> saying "Windows Defender, 0x800106ba application failed to initialize. The
> problem caused this service to stop..." It said to restart the computer
> or
> manually install the program. I have nbeen using the computer without
> following this instruction because i was able to x out the window and
> simply
> do what I wanted without it. However, Windows Defender appears to not be
> working. It was my understanding that it is already part of this computer.
> I
> was unable to understand either one of the two peopke I called on this and
> am
> still at a loss. Refer to Case number 1-1291508848 for the last
> unsatisfactory call. Thanks for any help you can provide. 916 320-7745
> cell.
> or lightwalker9.RemoveThis@yahoo.com
>
> "Rojo Habe" wrote:
>
>> Windows Defender doesn't appear in the list if you have Vista because it
>> is
>> part of the operating system. That KB article fails to mention which OS
>> it
>> pertains to but you can't reinstall Defender that way in Vista. Try
>> using
>> System Restore to return the system to a point before it started
>> happening.
>> The following article describes how to do this:
>>
>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/935511/en-us
>>
>> I note the only other option it gives is to reinstall Windows. You can
>> do
>> this by running the Setup disc from within Windows and "upgrading" it
>> over
>> itself.
>>
>>
>> "Sven Pran" <no.direct.RemoveThis@mail.please> wrote in message
>> news:9BB79C5E-661A-47A0-AA93-666D32B4962C@microsoft.com...
>> > My daughter suddenly experiences: Windows Defender: "Error Code
>> > 0x800106ba
>> > Application failed to initialize"
>> >
>> > This is a fairly new machine (running Vista Home Premium) and it was
>> > delivered with McAfee virus protection installed. The initial McAfee
>> > license is about to expire so she renewed that license for a permanent
>> > licence today. There may of course be a connection here, but I fail to
>> > see
>> > what that connection could be.
>> >
>> > She was guided to http://support.microsoft.com/kb/931849 which suggests
>> > to
>> > initially remove (uninstall) Windows Defender and then reinstall it.
>> > The
>> > only problem with this is that Windows Defender is not included in the
>> > list of installed programs that can be uninstalled, and when she tries
>> > to
>> > "reinstall" it Windows Defender is reported as already present on the
>> > system.
>> >
>> > I checked on my own system where Windows Defender is running without
>> > any
>> > problem, and the same applies here: Windows Defender is not listed
>> > among
>> > installed programs.
>> >
>> > I shall be most grateful for comments and/or suggestions that can aid
>> > our
>> > troubleshooting.
>> >
>> > regards Sven
>>

bishwanaren · External Since: May 10, 2009 Posts: 2

Mr Changer, I hope everyone gave the answer, if still not resolved, do
let reply to this post, let us see what can be done for this issue.

Regards,
Narendran.K

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EW · External Since: Aug 25, 2009 Posts: 1

Sorry to sound dim, but I have this problem too and when I go into services
and windows defender 'manual' is greyed out and I can't change it to
automatic - any suggestion how to sort this out?

"Christine Williams" wrote:

>
> Click Start
> In Search - services
> Click on Services in the list
> You will now have a list of services on the pc
> Scroll to Windows Defender and it will say Manual
> Change it to Automatic and Start it then
> Reboot and the message is gone from both of my computers.....
>
>
>
> "Christine Williams" <candt26.TakeThisOut@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
> news:07621BFE-04D9-4A41-A6B5-0AB8ADEAC13B@microsoft.com...
> > Ok, this article on how to turn off Windows Defender is not going to help
> > someone getting this error because you have to go into Windows Defender
> > according to the article to turn it off. If you are receiving this
> > error, then you cannot open Windows Defender.
> >
> > Need another plan....
> >
> > Thank you
> > Christine
> >
> >
> > "MowGreen [MVP]" <mowgreen.TakeThisOut@nowandzen.com> wrote in message
> > news:OFkeFPfnJHA.1492@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> >> You're mowst welcome, Sven. If whatever Version of "the" McAfee contains
> >> an antispyware component, [the Versions installed by OEMs usually are
> >> suites that do include this ] then Windows Defender should have been
> >> disabled when McAfee was installed.
> >> IF that is the situation, then you can turn WD off manually:
> >> http://www.vista4beginners.com/How-to-disable-Windows-Defender
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> MowGreen [MVP 2003-2009]
> >> ===============
> >> *-343-* FDNY
> >> Never Forgotten
> >> ===============
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Sven Pran wrote:
> >>
> >>> Thanks for this information, I shall check exactly what features are
> >>> included in McAfee on my daughter's computer.
> >>> (I know that it has antivirus protection and a firewall.)
> >>>
> >>> Now the interesting question: Is this "error" message something my
> >>> daughter has to live with or can it be disabled in any way (if McAfee
> >>> includes the appropriate protection)?
> >>>
> >>> regards Sven
> >>>
> >>> "MowGreen [MVP]" <mowgreen.TakeThisOut@nowandzen.com> wrote in message
> >>> news:uhWhcpRnJHA.5412@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> >>>
> >>>> IF the McAfee 'thing' has it's own spyware component then Defender is
> >>>> Disabled. Thus, the error message.
> >>>>
> >>>> QED: What is the McAfee product installed ?
> >>>> Check it's User Guide to see if there is a spyware component included.
> >>>>
> >>>> MowGreen [MVP 2003-2009]
> >>>> ===============
> >>>> *-343-* FDNY
> >>>> Never Forgotten
> >>>> ===============
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> Sven Pran wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>>> Thanks for your comment, but did you read my OP? KB 931849 is the very
> >>>>> article we tried without success to apply!
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Sven
> >>>>>
> >>>>> "Peter Foldes" <okf122.TakeThisOut@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> >>>>> news:uEGegUQnJHA.4652@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> >>>>>
> >>>>>> Sven
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Here is your problem and resolution included
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/931849
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> --
> >>>>>> Peter
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Please Reply to Newsgroup for the benefit of others
> >>>>>> Requests for assistance by email can not and will not be
> >>>>>> acknowledged.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> "Sven Pran" <no.direct.TakeThisOut@mail.please> wrote in message
> >>>>>> news:9BB79C5E-661A-47A0-AA93-666D32B4962C@microsoft.com...
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>> My daughter suddenly experiences: Windows Defender: "Error Code
> >>>>>>> 0x800106ba Application failed to initialize"
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> This is a fairly new machine (running Vista Home Premium) and it was
> >>>>>>> delivered with McAfee virus protection installed. The initial McAfee
> >>>>>>> license is about to expire so she renewed that license for a
> >>>>>>> permanent licence today. There may of course be a connection here,
> >>>>>>> but I fail to see what that connection could be.
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> She was guided to http://support.microsoft.com/kb/931849 which
> >>>>>>> suggests to initially remove (uninstall) Windows Defender and then
> >>>>>>> reinstall it. The only problem with this is that Windows Defender is
> >>>>>>> not included in the list of installed programs that can be
> >>>>>>> uninstalled, and when she tries to "reinstall" it Windows Defender
> >>>>>>> is reported as already present on the system.
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> I checked on my own system where Windows Defender is running without
> >>>>>>> any problem, and the same applies here: Windows Defender is not
> >>>>>>> listed among installed programs.
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> I shall be most grateful for comments and/or suggestions that can
> >>>>>>> aid our troubleshooting.
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> regards Sven
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>
> >
>

MowGreen · External Since: Apr 20, 2009 Posts: 6

There are 2 reasons it's greyed out:

1) There is other software installed that contains an antispyware
component. It disables Defender by Default to eliminate conflicts.

2) There is malware present that is denying you access to the Defender
service.

What is the installed antivirus/security suite/anti-malware software ?

When was the last time the system was scanned for the presence of
malware; are the latest definitions for said scanner installed; is the
antivirus/security suite subscription current ?

MowGreen
===============
*-343-* FDNY
Never Forgotten
===============

EW wrote:

> Sorry to sound dim, but I have this problem too and when I go into services
> and windows defender 'manual' is greyed out and I can't change it to
> automatic - any suggestion how to sort this out?
>
> "Christine Williams" wrote:
>
>
>>Click Start
>>In Search - services
>>Click on Services in the list
>>You will now have a list of services on the pc
>>Scroll to Windows Defender and it will say Manual
>>Change it to Automatic and Start it then
>>Reboot and the message is gone from both of my computers.....
>>
>>
>>
>>"Christine Williams" <candt26 RemoveThis @bellsouth.net> wrote in message
>>news:07621BFE-04D9-4A41-A6B5-0AB8ADEAC13B@microsoft.com...
>>
>>>Ok, this article on how to turn off Windows Defender is not going to help
>>>someone getting this error because you have to go into Windows Defender
>>>according to the article to turn it off. If you are receiving this
>>>error, then you cannot open Windows Defender.
>>>
>>>Need another plan....
>>>
>>>Thank you
>>>Christine
>>>
>>>
>>>"MowGreen [MVP]" <mowgreen RemoveThis @nowandzen.com> wrote in message
>>>news:OFkeFPfnJHA.1492@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>>>
>>>>You're mowst welcome, Sven. If whatever Version of "the" McAfee contains
>>>>an antispyware component, [the Versions installed by OEMs usually are
>>>>suites that do include this ] then Windows Defender should have been
>>>>disabled when McAfee was installed.
>>>>IF that is the situation, then you can turn WD off manually:
>>>>http://www.vista4beginners.com/How-to-disable-Windows-Defender
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>MowGreen [MVP 2003-2009]
>>>>===============
>>>> *-343-* FDNY
>>>>Never Forgotten
>>>>===============
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>Sven Pran wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>Thanks for this information, I shall check exactly what features are
>>>>>included in McAfee on my daughter's computer.
>>>>>(I know that it has antivirus protection and a firewall.)
>>>>>
>>>>>Now the interesting question: Is this "error" message something my
>>>>>daughter has to live with or can it be disabled in any way (if McAfee
>>>>>includes the appropriate protection)?
>>>>>
>>>>>regards Sven
>>>>>
>>>>>"MowGreen [MVP]" <mowgreen RemoveThis @nowandzen.com> wrote in message
>>>>>news:uhWhcpRnJHA.5412@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>>IF the McAfee 'thing' has it's own spyware component then Defender is
>>>>>>Disabled. Thus, the error message.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>QED: What is the McAfee product installed ?
>>>>>>Check it's User Guide to see if there is a spyware component included.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>MowGreen [MVP 2003-2009]
>>>>>>===============
>>>>>> *-343-* FDNY
>>>>>>Never Forgotten
>>>>>>===============
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>Sven Pran wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>Thanks for your comment, but did you read my OP? KB 931849 is the very
>>>>>>>article we tried without success to apply!
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>Sven
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>"Peter Foldes" <okf122 RemoveThis @hotmail.com> wrote in message
>>>>>>>news:uEGegUQnJHA.4652@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>Sven
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>Here is your problem and resolution included
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>http://support.microsoft.com/kb/931849
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>--
>>>>>>>>Peter
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>Please Reply to Newsgroup for the benefit of others
>>>>>>>>Requests for assistance by email can not and will not be
>>>>>>>>acknowledged.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>"Sven Pran" <no.direct RemoveThis @mail.please> wrote in message
>>>>>>>>news:9BB79C5E-661A-47A0-AA93-666D32B4962C@microsoft.com...
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>My daughter suddenly experiences: Windows Defender: "Error Code
>>>>>>>>>0x800106ba Application failed to initialize"
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>This is a fairly new machine (running Vista Home Premium) and it was
>>>>>>>>>delivered with McAfee virus protection installed. The initial McAfee
>>>>>>>>>license is about to expire so she renewed that license for a
>>>>>>>>>permanent licence today. There may of course be a connection here,
>>>>>>>>>but I fail to see what that connection could be.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>She was guided to http://support.microsoft.com/kb/931849 which
>>>>>>>>>suggests to initially remove (uninstall) Windows Defender and then
>>>>>>>>>reinstall it. The only problem with this is that Windows Defender is
>>>>>>>>>not included in the list of installed programs that can be
>>>>>>>>>uninstalled, and when she tries to "reinstall" it Windows Defender
>>>>>>>>>is reported as already present on the system.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>I checked on my own system where Windows Defender is running without
>>>>>>>>>any problem, and the same applies here: Windows Defender is not
>>>>>>>>>listed among installed programs.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>I shall be most grateful for comments and/or suggestions that can
>>>>>>>>>aid our troubleshooting.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>regards Sven
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>